creamed brussel sprout tater tot casserole

Creamed Brussel Sprout Tater Tot Casserole is a fun twist on a classic dish. Perfect for any weeknight dinner or decadent enough for an impromptu party!

Tots are back.

Well, they technically didn’t go away, away. I like to think of it as a brief hibernation because I have been waiting patiently to bring what I feel is my best tater tot recipe yet! And the beauty of all of this, 2016 is just getting started my friends. GAH! I have so many tater tot recipes in store I am practically rolling off the baking sheet.

Okay, before the clock strikes twelve and I turn into an actual tater tot, let’s talk about an old school dish, creamed spinach. There are 4,925 different versions of creamed spinach out on the Interwebs that truly you can’t go wrong with this naughty circa 1950’s dish. However, it’s 2016 and this creamed veggie concoction must progress.

Two years ago kale made a mad run at replacing everything with spinach. Everything was all, “Kale Yeah.” Smoothies, tacos, sauces, etc. were full of kale. Even though kale is still popular by demand, I boarded a new veggie train in 2016 and decided to go with none other of than Sir Brussel Sprout. I am knighting him sir veggie because he is kicking ass and take sprouts by name.

The shredded brussel sprouts mixed with golden shallots and sour cream make for a luxurious topping to these tater tots, while still paying homage to the 1950’s. I feel like this Creamed Brussel Sprout Tater Tot Casserole could be served at any occasion and will be met with a room full of smiles.

Just make sure you eat them before midnight.

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Creamed Brussel Sprout Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:

1 28oz bag frozen tater tots

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups brussel sprouts, shredded

3 large shallots, diced

1 1/2 cups sour cream

1/2 mozzarella, shredded

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place tater tots on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside. Meanwhile, preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and add the olive oil, shallots, salt, and pepper. Saute the shallots until softened about three minutes. Next, add the brussel sprouts and saute until golden brown about seven minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool slightly. Next, stir in the sour cream until combined. Spread the creamed brussel sprout mixture over the tater tots in an even layer. Top with mozzarella and place back into the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has turned golden brown. Remove casserole from the oven and serve immediately.

I love that you added brussels sprouts to your casserole — they do kick some serious butt! haha This is such a great idea!

Right?! Tater tots really do make everything better!

Yay for tots! And yay for brussels. The other day I was making/eating a spinach salad and I was like “oh I forgot about spinach because there has just been so much kale for like 3 years”. I mean, I love it. But it’s good to give other veggies some attention too, you know. This casserole is da bomb and you are totally slaying me with those cheese strings!

This is one hell of a way to get picky kids (and adults!) to eat brussels sprouts! I love the creativity here!

Lauren! I could hug you big time. This is a combination of all the comfort foods I love! I will never forget my first tater tot casserole, and I think this is the dish that will finally convince my daughter to give brussels sprouts some love. (I already know the hubs and my son will love it.)